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The Empowered Parent Podcast
Hosted by One Big Happy Home, LLC · EN
The Empowered Parent Podcast is a practical, insight-driven resource for parents and caregivers who want to raise resilient kids and lead with confidence in the midst of real-world challenges. Hosted by Chris Turner, Ryan, and Kayla North, the podcast blends neuroscience, psychology, faith, and lived experience to translate complex research into clear, usable strategies for everyday family life. Each episode offers both encouragement and actionable tools. Trusted by listeners across the globe, The Empowered Parent Podcast equips adults to show up with clarity, compassion, and courage, even when parenting feels overwhelming.
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Trauma-Informed Care - S13 E04 (#186)
Apr 800:31:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla take a long, hard look at trauma-informed care. They discuss what it is, what it isn't, and what it's become. As the ideas become more widely accepted, they can become more misunderstood, leading to actions that don't help those who have experienced trauma. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Attachment, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation - S13 E03 (#185)
Mar 2700:16:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla continue the discussion on how we can learn more about attachment in the Bible. In this episode, they discuss what we can learn about attachment, forgiveness, and reconciliation in the parable of the prodigal son. Leaving us to ponder, "Can I continue to love and pursue my children when they don't respect me and push me away?" One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Looking at Attachment Through a Biblical Lens - S13 E02 (#184)
Mar 900:34:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss how Biblical love and secure attachment work together. Many of us hear Jesus’ command to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But we rarely stop to ask what that actually means in our homes, or consider our children as our neighbors. Loving your neighbor isn’t just about being nice; it’s about wanting what is best for someone else, in the same way that you want what’s best for yourself. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Beyond Basics: Attachment 201 - S13 E01 (#183)
Feb 800:44:22Tap to summarizeWE'RE BACK! After a break that was much too long, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla return and take a deeper dive into the topic of attachment. Listen as they discuss how the four attachment styles manifest in relationship with our kids and make a strong case for caregivers to make sense of their histories so they can break the negative generational cycles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to make sense of their past as well as have healthier relationships with those closest to them. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Back to Basics: Attachment - S12 E09 (#182)
Aug 1100:41:42Tap to summarizeChris, Kayla, and Ryan are still getting back to basics and are talking about attachment in this episode. Understanding relationships (attachment) is foundational in understanding why we relate to other people the way we do. It also helps us understand why our children relate to us the way they do. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Listener Q&A: Food Hoarding - S12 E08 (#181)
Jun 2400:27:52Tap to summarizeChris, Kayla, and Ryan are taking listener questions in this episode and they start with a fairly common one: food hoarding. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Back to Basics: Memories - S12 E07
May 2300:56:55Tap to summarizeChris, Kayla, and Ryan are still getting back to basic and are talking about the brain in this episode again. They discuss how your brain creates, stores, and recalls memories and why it is an important survival mechanism. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →Back to Basics: Welcome to The Brain - S12 E06
May 2, 202500:35:37Tap to summarizeChris, Kayla, and Ryan are back after a short break and have decided to get back to basics. In this episode, they start with a conversation about the brain. They discuss how your brain was formed, how it processes information, and so much more. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →The Birth Family Episode with Jamie Finn - S12 E05
Mar 13, 202500:25:59Tap to summarizeChris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Jamie Finn to discuss birth family relationships. They talm about the importance of advocating for and honoring the children's birth families, and in doing so create a network of support for the children and their families. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
Transcribe →The Marriage Episode with Beth Guckenberger - S12 E04
Feb 25, 202500:27:30Tap to summarizeChris, Kayla, and Ryan sat down with their friend Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, to discuss marriage. With almost 100 years of wedded experience, they shared what they've learned about themselves, their spouses, and how they've managed to stay connected while parenting their kids. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy
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